S Bill 3534 Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-12-14

Bill 118 s 3534, also known as the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a national memorial at Fire Island National Seashore in New York to honor the victims and survivors of the AIDS epidemic. The memorial will serve as a place of reflection and remembrance for those who have been affected by the AIDS crisis, particularly in the LGBTQ+ community. It will also educate visitors about the history of the epidemic and the ongoing efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. The bill outlines the process for the design, construction, and maintenance of the memorial, as well as the funding sources for these activities. It also designates the National Park Service as the agency responsible for overseeing the memorial. Overall, the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act aims to ensure that the impact of the AIDS epidemic is not forgotten and that those who have been affected are properly honored and remembered.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.

Alternative Names

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the Pines Foundation to establish the Fire Island AIDS Memorial, and for other purposes.

A bill to authorize the Pines Foundation to establish the Fire Island AIDS Memorial, and for other purposes.

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the Pines Foundation to establish the Fire Island AIDS Memorial, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Southeast Asia Partnership Expansion Act

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

HIV/AIDS

Monuments and memorials

New York State

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

National Parks Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Kirsten E. GillibrandEnergy and Natural ResourcesSoutheast Asia Partnership Expansion ActFire Island AIDS Memorial Act

Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act

11/22/2024, 12:03 PM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.Bill 118 s 3534, also known as the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a national memorial at Fire Island National Seashore in New York to honor t...
Congress
118

Number
S - 3534

Introduced on
2023-12-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.Bill 118 s 3534, also known as the Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a national memorial at Fire Island National Seashore in New York to honor t...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize the Pines Foundation to establish the Fire Island AIDS Memorial, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/21/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.